Are boat clubs the answer to boost African boating? Are boat clubs the answer to boost African boating? Shared access to boats bolsters participation Monday, October 27, 2025 0 324 SOUTH AFRICA: Boat clubs offer an elegant solution that provides non-boatowners with access to a boating lifestyle through a membership that allows them to book out a boat in multiple destinations around the world – and now a global player is looking to bring the concept to South Africa.
The future of logistics is faster, cheaper, cleaner and quieter The future of logistics is faster, cheaper, cleaner and quieter Electric giants set to transform South African port and yard operations Friday, October 24, 2025 0 449 SOUTH AFRICA: The shift towards electric heavy lift equipment in logistics is being driven by a future need to deliver logistic solutions that are not only faster and cheaper, but cleaner, quieter and more sustainable.
Boatbuilders discuss market uncertainties and challenges Boatbuilders discuss market uncertainties and challenges SOUTH AFRICA: “We know we are living in challenging times. At the moment markets are tough, and I think we need to embrace opportunity where... Friday, October 24, 2025 0 370
Boating community congregates to map out opportunities Boating community congregates to map out opportunities SOUTH AFRICA: The inaugural African Boating Conference held this week in Cape Town drew the enthusiastic participation of more than 200 delegates... Friday, October 24, 2025 0 396
Getting on board the Cape Town Agreement Getting on board the Cape Town Agreement Joining Vanuatu, Ghana has become the latest country to ratify the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA) by officially depositing its Instrument of... Wednesday, October 22, 2025 0 391
Presidential intervention facilitates port rail connectivity Presidential intervention facilitates port rail connectivity GHANA: The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has intervened to ensure that outstanding wages are paid to facilitate the extension of the... Tuesday, October 21, 2025 0 258
Announcing the arrival of a new waterfront Announcing the arrival of a new waterfront SOUTH AFRICA: A sod-turning ceremony in the Port of East London this week announced the arrival of the country’s latest investment in new... Tuesday, October 21, 2025 0 278
Was the MEPC outcome really that unexpected? Was the MEPC outcome really that unexpected? Without exception, major international maritime and shipping organisations have expressed their disappointment at the outcome of the extraordinary... Monday, October 20, 2025 0 478
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, March 12, 2026 IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.